Traveling to Canada with Canadian visa after GC

[maggyban]

Hi,

I recently got my GC and will be traveling to Canada on business. I also hold a Canadian visa that's still valid. I have the following questions:

1. Does it matter if I use the Canadian visa to travel vs the GC?
2. Since I am in the country as a GC holder does it mean that I have to use it to travel to Canada or is the Canadian visa fine?
3. Any advantages/disadvantages of using one over the other?

Thanks.

 

[TheRealCanadian]

Does it matter if I use the Canadian visa to travel vs the GC?

Doesn't matter. Either can get you into the country,

Since I am in the country as a GC holder does it mean that I have to use it to travel to Canada or is the Canadian visa fine?

The Canadian visitor visa should be fine, or the GC. It doesn't matter - you're not obligated to use the GC to gain a visa waiver.

 

[Jackolantern]

Doesn't the visa normally allow a longer stay in Canada than using the GC (or a passport from a visa waiver country)?

 

[TheRealCanadian]

Doesn't the visa normally allow a longer stay in Canada than using the GC (or a passport from a visa waiver country)?

Perhaps. How long does the OP want to stay there?

 

[thankful]

Perhaps. How long does the OP want to stay there?

Just remember that you need your GC to come back to the U.S.

 

[Triple Citizen]

Both normally get the applicant 6 months entry. Mind you, I last used a visa to enter Canada way back in 1991

Doesn't the visa normally allow a longer stay in Canada than using the GC (or a passport from a visa waiver country)?

 

[maggyban]

Guys, thanks for the assistance. It's good to get this stuff confirmed.